Summer camp is right around the corner and that means it’s time to start planning. One of the most stressful things about camp is your kids needing something but you not being able to give it to them right away. That’s where the planning comes in. With the right list you can sit back and relax that they’ll have everything they need. So, what should you pack for sleepaway camp?
TRUNK
My girls got their trunks from Everything Summer Camp. It has so many fun colors to choose from! Word of warning…they will be using this trunk for many years and bubblegum pink may be great for a fourth grader, but will they still like it in high school?
Fun stickers to decorate their trunk
Their camp requires you to bring a plastic chest of drawers
CLOTHING (Label everything!)
T-shirts/shorts
Long sleeve shirts
A pair of jeans
Athletic pants or leggings
Sneakers
Flip flops (an extra pair for the shower)
Bathing suits
Pajamas
A summer dress if their camp does a formal night
Underwear, bras, socks
OUTERWEAR
Sweatshirt (my girls even sleep in theirs on cold nights)
Sweatpants (these are great for cold mornings)
BED
Twin sheets (bring an extra set)
Comforter
Mattress pad (egg crate)
Cozy blanket
Pillows
Sleeping bag
Some extras: lap desk, decorative pillows, throw blanket
Some kids like to have a rug for cold mornings and to avoid sandy feet in bed
TOILETRIES
Two shower towels
Two beach towels
Shower caddy (one that drains)
Shampoo/conditioner/hair clips/hair detangling spray/wet brush
Sunscreen/aloe/lip balm/bug spray/mosquito repellant bracelets
Hand sanitizer/wipes
Toothbrush/toothpaste/floss
Deodorant/pads/acne medicine/lotion/razors/shave gel
EXTRAS
Stationary (I self-address them and put stamps on them so it’s easier for them)
Camera (some camps have rules about what kinds)
Extra batteries/scotch tape/scissors/push pins/string
Dress-up stuff like boas, tutus, funny hats, hair accessories, crazy socks, wigs, leis, face paint, temporary tattoos
FUN STUFF
Pictures of family/pets
Decorations for their bunk
String for friendship bracelets
Deck of cards/Uno/dice games
Books/magazines/Mad Libs
Adult coloring book and markers
Battery powered fan that clips onto bunk
Journal to keep all memories of sleepaway camp
Milk crate to hang as a shelf
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